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It is a three-leaf shamrock and not a four-leaf clover that is a national emblem of Ireland. The weather certainly is cooperating when it comes to celebrating Irish cooking, isn't it? Rain, fog and rolling green hills make lamb stew, corned beef, botxy, colcannon, soda bread and such [...]

Or at least cook with me . . . use any of my Irish recipes and we'll be cooking together, in spirt. If you have a big family or will be feeding a crowd on St. Patrick's Day, you can use my recipe for Sonoma Boiled Dinner with just a [...]

In today's Seasonal Pantry, I suggest a reliable short cut, canned beans, which are pretty good and can save a lot of time on a busy weeknight. The column includes three recipes, Pinto Bean Soup, Cannellini Bean Bruschetta, and Chickpea, Pasta & Tuna salad. When you have more time, you'll [...]

Sometimes my Wine of the Week Pairing column makes it on line, sometimes it doesn't. When it doesn't, I'll post it here. This column ran in the print edition of the Press Democrat on July 17, 2016. Angeline Vineyards 2015 Sauvignon Blanc is both inexpensive and utterly delightful [...]

Late summer and early fall are the best times to enjoy chiles and peppers, as we have an abundant local harvest. Here are some of my favorite dishes from the Seasonal Pantry archives. Fried Chiles Padrons, Shishitos & Jimmy Nardellos are all perfect for frying Grilled Chiles For when you are entertaining [...]

Note: Sometimes my two columns that appear in the print version of the Press Democrat make it on line, sometimes they don't. When they don't, I post them here, as I'm doing now, with last week's Seasonal Pantry, which appeared in print on August 17. Chilies and peppers are ripening [...]

It's a Third Thursday and that means there's a special Visiting Chefs Dinner at Worth Our Weight Culinary Apprenticeship Program (1021 Hahman Dr., Santa Rosa). Tonight's dinner features three chefs, all graduates of the apprenticeship program. There are a few seats left and you can snag one if you hurry [...]

The Lavender Bee Farm, located in Petaluma, hosts its final open house of the year this Saturday, June 25. Harvest is already underway. Tours are guided and educational, with a honey tasting and lavender lemonade. This is a good thing to note on your June 2017 calendar. Lavender honey [...]

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Have trouble remembering what’s in season when? Looking for a favorite recipe from the Seasonal Pantry or Pairing archives? Michele Anna Jordan, Press Democrat columnist, chef, teacher and author of almost 20 books, draws from 17 years of columns and articles for seasonal suggestions, recipes and menus and tips on exactly where to get the finest local foods at their peak moment. And, yes, she takes requests. Just name the dish or even a few of the ingredients and, like magic, you’ll find the recipe here in no time. Any questions related to ingredients, cooking, nutrition and eating are welcome.

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